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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced the suspension of five senior police officers, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner and DCP (Central Division) in connection with the to stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on June 4 which resulted in the death of at least 11 people. The government has also appointed a new Police Commissioner for Bengaluru city. An order stated: On June 4, there was a stampede during the victory celebrations of RCB in Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Eleven people have died and more than 50 people have been injured. A Magisterial enquiry has been ordered under Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Bengaluru Urban District, Bengaluru for giving his report within 15 days. On examination of the way events have unfolded leading to the tragedy prima facie, it is found that there has been on the face of it substantial dereliction of duty by the following officers - B. Dayananda, IPS, Additional Director General and Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, Bengaluru; Vikash Kumar Vikash, IPS, Inspector General and Additional Commissioner of Police, West, Bengaluru City; Shekar H Tekkannavar, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Division, Bengaluru City; C Balakrishna, Asst commissioner of Police, Cubbon Park, Bengaluru and A. K. Girish, Police Inspector, Cubbon Park Police Station, Bengaluru, the order states. The officers are placed under suspension with immediate effect, the order says. The order further underlined that: The CEO of RCB had intimated Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City on June 3 about holding the victory parade and celebrations on June 4. However, the office of Police Commissioner failed to give written reply to the organisers, rejecting permission on the grounds of lack of time to prepare for such a huge event. The RCB and the Cricket Association went ahead to write on social media about the celebrations and invited the fans to Chinnaswamy stadium without going through the usual practice of issue of tickets or passes. Despite, the knowledge of these developments and expectation of huge turnout of cricket fans by the police, steps were not taken to either have the event organized systematically at the stadium or give adequate information to the public to take necessary precautions for their safety or provide additional Police force for appropriate crowd management, the order noted. Further, the above situation was not discussed with the higher ups for taking necessary guidance and advice in the matter. As a result, the situation went out of control and brought a lot of misery, loss of precious life and embarrassment to the Government. In view of the above, the conduct of the above mentioned IPS Officers is in gross violation of AIS (Conduct) Rules and that of the ACP and PI is in gross violation of Karnataka State Police (Disciplinary Proceedings) Rules, 1965, the order stated. The order further mentioned: During the period of suspension, the officers shall not leave the Headquarters, under any circumstances without the written permission of the state government. Meanwhile, 1996 Karnataka batch officer Seemanth Kumar Singh, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force, Bengaluru is transferred with immediate effect and posted until further orders as Additional Director General of Police & Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced the suspension of five senior police officers, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner and DCP (Central Division) in connection with the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on June 4 which resulted in the death of at least 11 people. CM Siddaramaiah made the announcement at the emergency press meeting held at the Vidhana Soudha here. The CM further announced the handing over of the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced the suspension of five senior police officers, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner and DCP (Central Division) in connection with the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on June 4 which resulted in the death of at least 11 people. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
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Chinnaswamy stampede: Ktaka CM Siddaramaiah announces suspension of Bengaluru Police Commissioner
Chinnaswamy stampede: Ktaka CM Siddaramaiah announces suspension of Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced the suspension of five senior police officers, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner and DCP (Central Division) in connection with the to stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on June 4 which resulted in the death [] The post Chinnaswamy stampede: Ktaka CM Siddaramaiah announces suspension of Bengaluru Police Commissioner appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Chinnaswamy Stampede: K'taka CM Siddaramaiah Announces Suspension Of Bengaluru Police Commissioner
Cubbon Park Police Station Police: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced the suspension of five senior police officers, including the Bengaluru Police Commissioner and DCP (Central Division) in connection with the to stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on June 4 which resulted in the death of at least 11 people. CM Siddaramaiah made the announcement at the emergency press meeting held at the Vidhana Soudha here. The CM further announced the handing over of the case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He further stated that a one-man commission has been formed under the leadership of Justice John Michael DCunha, a retired High Court judge to look into the matter. It has been decided to immediately suspend the Cubbon Park Police Station Police Inspector (Girish A.K.), along with the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of that zone (Balakrishna), the Central Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (H.T. Shekar), the Additional Commissioner of Police who was in charge of stadium security, and the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner (B. Dayananda), Siddaramaiah stated. These decisions were made after discussions related to this tragedy. The Deputy Chief Minister, Home Minister, and ministers H.K. Patil, M.C. Sudhakar, and H.C. Mahadevappa, along with CID officials, participated in the discussion, he stated. Prima facie, the irresponsibility and negligence of these officers were evident, leading to the decision to suspend them, he stated. The stampede incident during the RCB's maiden IPL trophy victory celebration was saddening, and condolences were offered to those who died. This matter was seriously discussed in today's regular cabinet meeting. Decisions were made after discussing yesterday's unfortunate incident, CM Siddaramaiah stated. Instructions have been given to take legal action and arrest representatives of the RCB franchise, DNA Event Management Company, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). An FIR has been filed against them, he stated. Such an incident has not occurred since I became an MLA, minister, Dy CM, and Chief Minister. This incident has deeply saddened us, he stated. The government is with the families of those who died in the tragedy, and we pray for peace for the departed souls, he said. The magisterial inquiry, as ordered yesterday, has commenced. After receiving some information about this major tragedy, it was discussed in the cabinet meeting. The investigation against the three organisations (RCB, DNA Events, KSCA) has been handed over to the CID, he stated. The Karnataka High Court on Thursday sought a report from the Congress-led Karnataka government on the lapses and other details concerning the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people. Taking cognisance of the stampede incident, the high court registered a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and sought a report from the state government. A division bench, headed by acting Chief Justice V. Kameshwar Rao, expressing concern over the tragedy, questioned the government on whether the Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) were followed and if adequate guidelines were framed to handle the situation at the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the victory celebrations. Taking cognisance of the stampede incident, the high court registered a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and sought a report from the state government. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday ordered the suspension of Bengaluru police commissioner and several senior police officials in connection with the stampede in front of Chinnaswamy Stadium here, which left 11 people dead. He has also ordered the arrest of representatives of RCB, DNA event managers and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), while handing []
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Karnataka State Cricket Association: The Karnataka Police in the FIR registered regarding the June 4 stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, claimed that the accused parties -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, DNA event management firm, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Administrative Committee -- organised the victory celebration without the necessary permissions. The FIR filed by the Cubbon Park police on Thursday further stated that due to the initiation of all possible precautionary measures by the police, a greater tragedy was averted. The FIR has been registered under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 118(1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by using dangerous weapons or means), 118(2) read with Section 3(5) (voluntarily causing grievous hurt, when the act is done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), 190 (unlawful assembly), 132 (criminal force to deter a public servant), 125(a) (filing false affidavit), and 125(b) (rash and negligent acts that endanger human life). The complaint is lodged by Police Inspector Girish A. K., attached to the Cubbon Park police station. This incident occurred because appropriate arrangements were not made for the fans to enter the stadium. The announcement by the RCB on their official website that free passes would be distributed at the gates for the public is the reason for the gathering of lakhs of people. It was difficult to avert the incident. The police had deputed sufficient officers and cops, initiated all required security measures, and thereby averted a much larger tragedy, the FIR stated. Likewise, the RCB, KSCA, and DNA managements, by not providing correct information on passes and free entry to people and fans, created confusion among lakhs of persons in the stadium's surroundings, resulting in pushing and chaos. Following this, a stampede occurred at gate numbers 2, 2A, 6, 7, 15, 17, 18, and 21, resulting in the deaths of 11 persons due to suffocation, the FIR said. A total of 64 persons were injured and received treatment. Many police officers and staff were also injured. Due to the mismanagement of the accused, the RCB fans came in groups and tried to break the barricades installed by the police and barge inside the stadium, the FIR said. The FIR mentioned that the fans neglected the instructions given over loudspeakers and pushed policemen, causing the death of 11 persons, injuring 64 people, and damaging public property, and demands action against the accused. The FIR, providing further details, states that the complainant works as the Police Inspector at the Cubbon Park police station. After the victory in the finals, fans celebrated the occasion by gathering in large numbers at various places within the police station's limits on June 3. All the officers of the Cubbon Park Sub-Division were deputed to duty until 5.30 am on June 4. The FIR states: At 6 p.m. on June 3, Shubendu Ghosh, the Chief Executive Officer of the KSCA, submitted a memorandum to the Police Inspector seeking arrangements for security measures for the victory celebrations at the stadium on June 4. The inspector told him clearly that if RCB wins, the fans will celebrate all night, and security arrangements will have to be made for that. If the KSCA organizes another programme the next day, there will be disruption. The Police Inspector told him that time was needed to arrange security measures, and permission was therefore denied for victory celebrations. Despite the denial of permission, RCB, DNA, and KSCA exerted pressure for the victory celebrations event to be held on June 4. Afterwards, senior officers prepared security measures and sought permission from the Bengaluru Police Commissioner. Police personnel were immediately brought in from all police stations of Bengaluru city, and security was also arranged at the Vidhana Soudha programme to felicitate players, the FIR mentions. Additional staff were brought in from the Police Training Centre and Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP). Traffic police were deputed to manage vehicle movements, and a traffic advisory was issued. Security was arranged at the HAL airport where the RCB players arrived, at the star hotel where they checked in, and separate pilot escorts were arranged for the RCB players, says the FIR. Lakhs of fans gathered at the Chinnaswamy Stadium suddenly at 5 p.m. on June 4. RCB, DNA, and KSCA failed to decide how entry should be given to the gathered fans. Wherever there were large groups, gates were opened, and as people moved in, a stampede occurred. Police officers, KSCA staff, and VIP security staff managed the crowd and managed to bring out the victims and ensured their admission to hospitals, the FIR stated. As a result, 11 people died and many were injured. Due to the efforts of police officers, the crowd gathered outside was dispersed safely. The police ensured that the celebration programme, which started at 5.45 p.m., was held without any disruption. Security was provided to all players and VIPs, the FIR stated. The development of filing of FIR has come 24 hours after the tragic incident and amid criticism from the opposition and activists who questioned the governments move to register only an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) instead of filing an FIR. The police have mentioned 'others' in the FIR along with the three parties, indicating that more individuals are likely to be booked. The Karnataka BJP on Thursday demanded a judicial probe into the incident by a sitting High Court judge. The Karnataka High Court on Thursday sought a report from the Congress-led Karnataka government on the lapses and other details concerning the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people. Taking cognisance of the stampede incident, the high court registered a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and sought a report from the state government. A division bench, headed by acting Chief Justice V. 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Karnataka State Cricket Association: The police have filed an FIR against the management of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), DNA event management company, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), naming them as accused regarding the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium here on June 4 which resulted in deaths of at least 11 people. The development has come 24 hours after the tragic incident and amid criticism from the opposition and activists who questioned the governments move to register only an Unnatural Death Report (UDR) instead of filing an FIR. The Cubbon Park police in the Central Division of Bengaluru city has filed the FIR. The RCB management is named as the first accused in the case. DNA Event Management Company has been named as the second accused, and the KSCA has been named as the third accused party in the case. The FIR has been registered under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), and 118 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by using dangerous weapons or means). The police have mentioned 'others' in the FIR along with the three parties, indicating that more individuals are likely to be booked. Slamming the Congress-led government in Karnataka for not filing an FIR regarding the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, the Karnataka BJP on Thursday demanded a judicial probe into the incident by a sitting High Court judge. The Karnataka High Court on Thursday sought a report from the Congress-led Karnataka government on the lapses and other details concerning the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people. Taking cognisance of the stampede incident, the high court registered a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and sought a report from the state government. A division bench, headed by acting Chief Justice V. Kameshwar Rao, expressing concern over the tragedy, questioned the government on whether the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were followed and if adequate guidelines were framed to handle the situation at the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the victory celebrations. Advocate General Shashikiran Shetty, representing the government, submitted the report on the tragedy, stating that while the seating capacity of the Chinnaswamy Stadium is 35,000, about 2.5 lakh people had gathered. He informed the court that normally, 700 police personnel are deputed to monitor the crowd during cricket matches, but during the celebration event, the department had deputed 1,600 police personnel to control the crowd. Earlier, the Karnataka Police had registered Unnatural Death Cases (UDR) regarding the incident involving the deaths of 11 people during the stampede. The Cubbon Park police have registered 11 UDR cases, and no FIR was registered in connection with the development until now. This move had led to outrage, as the police department had the option to book KSCA and the DNA event management company. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has written a letter to the acting Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court with an urgent request for suo moto intervention and judicial enquiry into the stampede incident. Also, social activist Snehamayi Krishna had filed a complaint with the Cubbon Park police on Thursday against CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, office-bearers of the KSCA, and others. In his complaint, Krishna demanded that the police register the case under Section 106 (causing death by negligence) of the BNS Act. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has written a letter to the acting Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court with an urgent request for suo moto intervention and judicial enquiry into the stampede incident. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
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High Court Chief Justice: Slamming the Congress-led government in Karnataka for not filing an FIR regarding the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, the Karnataka BJP on Thursday demanded a judicial probe into the incident by a sitting High Court judge. The demand was made in the joint press conference by the BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra and the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayaswamy, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council. Vijayendra said: An unnatural death case (UDR) has been registered at the Cubbon Park police station, and an investigation has begun regarding the tragedy. Eleven innocent lives were lost due to the government's irresponsibility and thorough investigation is needed. The state government cannot escape accountability. Why the FIR has been not filed yet, he questioned. Vijayendra urged the Chief Minister to order an inquiry by a sitting High Court judge and called for proper decisions from the state government. He further demanded a minimum compensation amount of Rs 50 lakh for the families of the victims. Criticising the magisterial probe order, Vijeyandra charged that an inquiry by a magistrate would be insufficient to investigate the Chief Minister and cabinet members, who are in a position of culpability. He questioned the Chief Minister's decision to order a magisterial inquiry, stating that the government is unwilling to take responsibility for its failures. He stated that a situation has arisen in the state where the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Home Minister should resign. Vijayendra also demanded that RCB owners should provide compensation. He highlighted that when an elephant from Karnataka caused a death by trampling in Kerala, the Karnataka government announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh. Vijayendra further criticised the state government's inhumane conduct as condemnable. He pointed out that even as news channels already reported five or six deaths, the Deputy Chief Minister was celebrating at Chinnaswamy Stadium, and ruling party members continued their selfie spree at Vidhana Soudha. Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka, meanwhile, said: We will not accept an investigation by the District Collector. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is being filed before the High Court Chief Justice. The investigation must be conducted under the supervision of a High Court judge, and an SIT should be formed for this purpose. The report must be submitted directly to the High Court. Justice must be delivered for all these deaths, and those responsible must be punished. How can Deputy Commissioners, who work under the CM and report to him, conduct an impartial investigation? They were responsible for planning the event, finalizing its framework, and making preparations. Its impossible to believe they would honestly investigate the governments lapses and errors. Deceiving the public and causing deaths is bad enoughwhy are they now resorting to self-deception and adding to their sins? Only a judicial probe can deliver justice to innocent lives and their parents. The Congress government must not stoop to such pettiness even in the face of death. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, questioned: If the police and the government are not responsible, then who is? Narayanaswamy, has asserted that the state government is directly responsible for the deaths. He demanded that the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister take direct responsibility and resign immediately. He questioned why the state government felt the need to organise the celebration, which should have been handled by a cricket body. He condemned the government's announcement of only Rs 10 lakh compensation for those who died in such a tragic incident, calling it unacceptable. Meanwhile, social activist Snehamayi Krishna filed a complaint with the Cubbon Park police on Thursday against CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, office-bearers of the KSCA, and others. In his complaint, Krishna demanded that the police register the case under Section 106 of the BNS Act. He condemned the government's announcement of only Rs 10 lakh compensation for those who died in such a tragic incident, calling it unacceptable. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
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The Cubbon Park Police Station: Former India cricketer and TMC MLA Manoj Tiwari has called the stampede outside Bengalurus M. Chinnaswamy Stadium a heartbreaking and deeply upsetting tragedy that could have been avoided with better planning and foresight. His statement came in the aftermath of Wednesday's horrific incident, where 11 fans lost their lives and several others were injured while trying to witness Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB) maiden IPL title celebration. What happened yesterday was an extremely tragic incident. None of us could have imagined this. The fans who came to celebrate the victory would never have dreamt that theyd lose their lives. While celebrations were going on inside, people were dying outside. Someone must take responsibility, Tiwari told IANS. He strongly criticised the authorities and organisers for rushing the event without assessing the risks of a massive public turnout. Couldnt the celebration have been held after a day or two? That would have given enough time to prepare properly. You have to anticipate the scale of emotion and the number of people who would come, he said. Recalling how celebrations were handled after Kolkata Knight Riders IPL win in 2012, Tiwari said, Our Chief Minister back then, Manohar Rao, waited two days before hosting a celebration. Thats the kind of experienced leadership that prevents tragedies. I did not see such planning or foresight here. Tiwari also called for accountability from all stakeholders the state government, police, security personnel and RCBs management. Human life must always come before celebrations. This is not just a lapse; it is a failure of collective responsibility. To mark RCBs historic IPL title win, thousands of supporters had gathered outside Chinnaswamy Stadium to catch a glimpse of their heroes, including Virat Kohli the face of the franchise since 2008. The team, having landed in Bengaluru earlier in the afternoon, was given a special reception at Vidhana Soudha by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, before heading to the stadium. But what began as a moment of triumph quickly turned to tragedy. According to eyewitnesses, the crowd surged and chaos broke out as fans tried to force their way through the gates. Police struggled to control the swelling numbers, and reports suggest that lathi charges were carried out to disperse the crowd. The celebrations were abruptly curtailed. In response, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the government will bear the full medical costs of all the injured, whether treated in government or private hospitals. Orders have been issued to the Health Department and Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) to ensure this without delay, he said. Additionally, a Magisterial Inquiry has been ordered. The Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban District has been appointed to lead the investigation and submit a report within 15 days. Based on the findings, Siddaramaiah said, appropriate action will be taken. In response, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the government will bear the full medical costs of all the injured, whether treated in government or private hospitals. Orders have been issued to the Health Department and Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) to ensure this without delay, he said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
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